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Amy
Which expression is more polite? Could you or can you?
If I can't find something in a grocery, which question is more polite? "Could you tell me where I can find the mouthwash?" or "Can you tell me where I can find the mouthwash?" And I'm not sure "Could you tell me ...." is a common expression for asking or needing help.
2019년 9월 5일 오후 6:42
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Can you...?
Could you...?
Would you be able to...?
The above 3 are the most common polite phrases to request something, from weakest to strongest.
You need to consider how big the request is and your relationship to the person.
So in a shop, "can you...?" is perfectly polite because it is their job to help.
2019년 9월 6일
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For being really polite you can say “Could you please tell me where I can find the mouthwash?”.
Yes “could you tell me...” sounds really natural, and it’s pretty common.
I hope it helps, :)
2019년 9월 5일
I agree with Luke and Hasmik, "could" is more polite.
2019년 9월 6일
To be very polite, I would use, "Could you please tell me where I could find the mouthwash?"
Typically, I would opt for, "Where is your mouthwash located?"
2019년 9월 5일
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